Living in East Wall, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in East Wall
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around East Wall
- Schools in East Wall
- Things to do in and around East Wall
- Where East Wall is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in East Wall
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in East Wall
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in East Wall
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in East Wall
East Wall is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 30.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €422,556 to buy or €2,063 a month to rent (a 5.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 50 sales · updated July 2026
How East Wall compares: at €422,556 it is 15% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.9% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in East Wall: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 1 new homes approved in the last year; prices +15.8% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in East Wall — 30.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in East Wall
10,173 people live in East Wall on Census 2022 night. 30% of households own their home and 63% rent, so East Wall leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (51%). It skews young: 14% are under 15 against 5% aged 65 and over. 62% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 10,173 |
| Owner-occupied households | 30% |
| Rented households | 63% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 48% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 62% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 68% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 21% |
| Commute by public transport | 26% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 51% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the North Dock B electoral division around East Wall.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Docklands (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving East Wall — 2 operators
Getting around East Wall
East Wall is served by 2 public-transport operators running 11 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Swords Express.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Swords Express | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 53 - Dublin Ferryport - Talbot St
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 151 - Foxborough (Balgaddy Rd) - Docklands (East Rd)
- 500 - Swords - Eden Quay
- 501 - Swords - Eden Quay
- 502 - Swords - Eden Quay
- 503 - Swords - Merrion Square
- 505 - Swords - Eden Quay
- 507 - Swords - Eden Quay
- 500X - Swords - Eden Quay
- 506X - Swords - Eden Quay
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in East Wall
There is 1 primary school in and around East Wall, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Mxd N S | Primary | 211 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around East Wall
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (5 km)
- Walking trails in County Dublin: Wicklow Way · Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) · Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) · Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange)
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · North Bull Island Nature Reserve · Rogerstown Estuary Nature Reserve
Where East Wall is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in East Wall
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €422,556 (+15.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,063 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.6% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €422,556 |
Recent sales in East Wall
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 4 MOY ELTA RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €355,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 25 FORTH RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 148 EAST WALL RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €382,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 33 BARGY RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €406,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 1 CHURCH ROW, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 1 | Second-hand | €396,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 61 ST MARY'S ROAD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €419,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 9 CHURCH SQUARE, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €493,922 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 28 RAVENSDALE RD, EAST WALL, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €425,111 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
East Wall median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €330,000 | 48 sales | |
| 2024 | €358,500 | 60 sales | |
| 2025 | €420,000 | 49 sales | |
| 2026 | €419,000 | 23 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,623 | €2,086 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in East Wall
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
East Wall compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| East Wall | 422556 |
Rent or buy in East Wall?
At a glance: €422,556 to buy versus €2,063 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in East Wall
The median home (€422,556) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in East Wall: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in East Wall
In the 12 months to July 2026, 10 planning grants were recorded in and around East Wall, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | The development will consist of the demolition of existing single storey shed, the construction of two storey dwelling comprising of living room... | 1 |
| 2026-04-17 | RETENTION: The development consists of a change of use from workshop to a GYM with reception area, the erection of new signage to the front of... | |
| 2026-03-31 | The site is bound by Sheriff St Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the completed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east, and... | |
| 2025-12-18 | PERMISSION AND RETENTION: We, EWR Innovation Park Limited, intend to apply for retention permission and planning permission for development at Unit... | |
| 2025-12-01 | The conversion of first floor study to habitable space including the installation of 1 no. new window. |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 1 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of East Wall's roughly 3,511 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around East Wall, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for East Wall, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for East Wall →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,458,154 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 116.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Dublin region, 2017) | 848 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
All Dublin house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in East Wall
What's it like to live in East Wall?
East Wall is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 30.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in East Wall?
A home in East Wall costs a median €422,556 to buy or €2,063 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from East Wall to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in East Wall?
Schools in East Wall include St Josephs Mxd N S, among 1 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in East Wall pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in East Wall?
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Stamp duty on a East Wall property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a East Wall home
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Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for East Wall
Pre-filled with East Wall's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.